Why Michigan and U.S. road deaths are down from pandemic peak
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The number of deaths on American roads declined for the fourth straight year in 2025, with over 36,600 people dying on US roads. This decline returns the country nearly to 2019 levels, marking an encouraging milestone after a surge in dangerous driving behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US road deaths have decreased for the fourth consecutive year, with a 6.7% decline in 2025. There were over 36,600 fatalities on US roads last year. The decline is attributed to collective efforts from federal and local government, the auto industry, safety advocates, and police agencies. The US still lags behind peer nations in road safety, with the highest crash fatality rate among 29 high-income countries. Safety experts aim to reduce annual road deaths to under 30,000 by 2030.
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